Lost and Found in Chattanooga Valley, Georgia
Report lost items to local police, check McKamey Animal Center for found pets, or use free public listing and optional search services through ReportLost. Contact the Chattanooga Police Department directly for immediate assistance.
What did you lose?
If there isn’t an adequate suggestion, select “Other – My item isn’t listed” and enter the item’s category. You can provide details later.
Publishing your report is free and your details stay private. The assisted search is a separate paid service, described in the Terms.
Recent activity
Georgia : there is no statewide clock. Retention is decided by local policy, and Atlanta's airport runs its own separate circuit. (OCGA §16-8-6)
No report has been filed in Chattanooga Valley yet. Yours would be the first, and it gets a public page that anyone who finds your item can search.
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
What to do if you've lost something
Contact local services first
Call the Chattanooga Police Department at (423) 698-2525 (non-emergency) to report your loss and ask about their property procedures. For lost pets, contact McKamey Animal Center at (423) 305-6500.
Create a free public listing
Post your lost item on ReportLost at no cost. Your listing is immediately visible and searchable by the community, but ReportLost does not conduct active searches or contact local services on your behalf.
Optional search services
Choose Automatic search ($12) for 6 months of web-based searching and a QR code, or Team-assisted search ($25) for 12 months plus manual outreach to local services, shelters, and community groups.
Local Resources
Where to report and search
Chattanooga Police Department
Report lost items to the non-emergency line. Police can advise on property procedures and may log your report. You can also visit their office during business hours.
McKamey Animal Center
Check for found pets and report lost animals. McKamey serves Chattanooga and the surrounding area. Call or visit their facility to search their database.
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
If you lost an item at the airport, contact the Lost & Found office. Items left at security checkpoints or in terminals are handled by airport staff or TSA.
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Post your lost item for free
A free public listing on ReportLost is visible to the Chattanooga Valley community immediately. No fees, no commitments. Post now to increase visibility.
Create a report →Chattanooga Valley is served by the Chattanooga Police Department, which handles lost property reports. For lost pets, McKamey Animal Center is your primary resource. Local community groups on Facebook also help reunite lost items and animals with their owners.
ReportLost offers free public listings and optional paid search services to complement your direct contact with police and local services. Neither the free listing nor paid searches replace calling the police or checking shelters yourself.
Common areas in Chattanooga Valley
Lost items are often found near central locations and parks
Downtown Chattanooga
Main commercial and civic center. Check with businesses, police, and public spaces in this area first.
Lookout Mountain
Popular tourist and recreation area with attractions and walking paths where items are frequently lost.
Community networks
Local groups share lost and found posts regularly
Facebook group dedicated to reuniting lost pets, people, and items
Facebook community group covering the broader region
Reddit community where residents post lost and found notices
Frequently asked questions
How long do police hold found property?
Retention periods vary. Contact the Chattanooga Police Department at (423) 698-2525 to ask about specific items and how long they will be stored before disposal.
What should I do if I find a lost pet?
Contact McKamey Animal Center at (423) 305-6500 or bring the animal to their facility. Post the found pet to local Facebook groups. If the pet has a microchip or ID tag, contact the owner directly if possible. You can also <a href="/report-lost-pet"><strong>file a lost pet report</strong></a> to help identify and locate the owner.
Is ReportLost.org an official police service?
No. ReportLost is an independent online service. It does not replace calling the police, checking shelters, or contacting local services directly. Free listings are searchable by the public, and optional paid searches provide web monitoring and community outreach.
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Compare search options →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Chattanooga Police Department, McKamey Animal Center, or any local government agency. Always contact local authorities and services directly for immediate assistance.